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Stensen’s Duct, also known as the parotid duct, is the duct that leads from the parotid gland (the major salivary gland) into the oral cavity. This duct can also be referred to as ductus parotideus. Nicolas Steno was a Danish anatomist and geologist in the middle to late 17th century. He made many great discoveries in the field of geology at the time, but also identified Stensen’s duct while studying anatomy in Amsterdam.

Occasionally, the ducts can get clogged, causing unusual pain and swelling. Crystals can form within the saliva that create a nidus for stone formation, known as sialoliths , similar to those in the urinary tract. Like kidney stones, they usually occur on one side only. They can lead to obstructio

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Saliva- The google definition is "watery liquid secreted into the mouth by glands, providing lubrication for chewing and swallowing, and aiding digestion." Text Example- "There were drops of saliva on it, it had been chewed, and there were blood smears on both sides." (paragraph 121) My Sentence- The dog's saliva was hanging out of his mouth.